I read this in a recent magazine. I could not agree more. As coaches we want pin hitters, even at the cost of good middles. The result is a shrinking pool of middles. Enjoy the read. Is there a chance to get our kids an opportunity to be recruited?
"In the club volleyball world it's common to have trends from year to year, and more specifically, from age group to age group. Within a club, city, or region, some age groups are deeper than others; one age group may have a glut of outside hitters, while another may be very strong at libero. And these trends change very little from year to year.One overarching trend that has very little to do with age, however, is a lack of dynamic and athletic middle blockers. And it is not only a trend at the club level, but at the collegiate level as well.
Speaking to several college coaches, one summed it up this way:
"In the club volleyball world it's common to have trends from year to year, and more specifically, from age group to age group. Within a club, city, or region, some age groups are deeper than others; one age group may have a glut of outside hitters, while another may be very strong at libero. And these trends change very little from year to year.One overarching trend that has very little to do with age, however, is a lack of dynamic and athletic middle blockers. And it is not only a trend at the club level, but at the collegiate level as well.
Speaking to several college coaches, one summed it up this way:
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